Sermons on Colossians 1:1-12:

Grace: Unmerited Favor.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010

Paul gives eight blessing that Grace gives ❶ - v.14 FORGIVENESS ❷ v. 14 - REDEMPTION ❸ v. 13 - TRANSLATION ❹ v. 13 - DELIVERED ❺ v. 12 - PARTAKERS ❻ v. 11 - STRENGTHENED ❼ v. 10 - FRUITFUL/INCREASING &#10

A conversation on a bus was overheard between a young woman her friend ahead of her. The woman was reading - Scott Peck’s “The Road Less Traveled” (published in 1978. It eventually spent 13 years on the New York Times bestseller list to create a paperback record, sold 10 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Christian Experience Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Read God’s word so you can get to know God better. Pray that God would give you his power to strengthen you?

Love is a great thing isn’t it? After all it is St Valentine’s Day. And even if it is the object of American cultural imperialism, even if it is taken over by advertising and media hype, love is what makes the world go ’round. What’s more, it’s at the core, the centre ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Someone Is Praying For You - Praying For One Another

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

We need to cover one another with prayer. How else will we make it, unless we are lifting up one another to the Lord, believing that He will make the difference in us and in those around us?

Someone is Praying for You I. Examples of Prayer -The Fact of Prayer Colossians 1:3 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, -The Frequency of Prayer Colossians 1:9 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Gotta Know Your Deity Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 20, 2014

God the Father is only pleased when His Son is honored and given preeminence.

Introduction: Journey through the book of Colossians. Background: • Chapter 1 is all about Paul presenting a solid case that these Christians did not need any more knowledge from outside sources, the Word made flesh is sufficient. In order to grow as Christians and at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Special Attention And Plenty Of Fertilizer

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 11, 2014

We are commanded to bear fruit but if we do not give our fruit away it will only rot.

Have you ever visited a vineyard? We often go to the vineyard in Vale. It is the Woodmill winery. As you drive into their location you are surrounded by acres of grape vines. If you go during the peak season they hanging full of clusters of grapes. I thought it would be fun to perhaps plant some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Genesis 1:29, Colossians 1:6, John 15:1-2, John 15:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

What To Pray For This Year

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

“What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Check List (A) Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013

In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul, the writer, addressed his remarks "to the saints and faithful brethren,". In verse 2 he went on to describe exactly what it meant to be a faithful brother or sister in Christ. This sermon is Part 1

God's Check List (A) Colossians 1:1-12 When I was in high school my father had his pilot’s license. We used to fly all over the place and I got to fly the plane most of the time when I was with him. Before we could crank the plane there was a check list that we had to go through checking off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Check List (B) Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013

Part 2 of the sermon on what it means to be a faithful follower

God's Check List Part 2 Colossians 1:9-12 Last week we began the checklist of things that should mark the walk of a "saint" or a "faithful brother, or sister, in Christ." 1. Intercessory prayer for spiritual needs of others 2. Love for the brethren 3. Hope Today we shall continue ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Super-Size Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 1, 2013

Do you want to Super-Size your faith? Colossians gives use some keys to be able to do that!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You ever go to a fast food restaurant extremely hungry. You have intentions of eating a salad or a diet drink, but your hunger takes over. • Now you are ready to order, the person behind the counter asks you what you would like to order and you start to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want To Know More Of You Lord! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 4, 2013

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” If you visit some of the metropolitan cities in India, you would see plethora of prayer conferences, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Willing Servant Of The Lord Looks Like Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 20, 2013

Paul exemplified a willingness to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, the principles of which apply to us in lesser but still important ways.

What A Willing Servant of the Lord Looks Like (Colossians 1:24-29) 1. Mary received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity; those that weren't profanity were, to say the least, rude. Mary tried to change the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Beginning To The End God Is There!

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the concept of giving glory to God and how that is like respecting ones mother. This is a Sermon that looks at the need for giving God/Jesus Glory as a act of faith.

November 24, 2013 [White or Gold]
Christ the King/Reign of Christ
(United Methodist Student Day)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (UMH 208) 
Colossians 1:11-20 St Luke “From the Beginning to the End He’s there” First. I think everything belongs ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Jesus Came To Deliver Us"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 7, 2014

Jesus came to deliver us.

Jesus Came to Deliver Us (Col 1:11-20) Jesus came to overcome darkness. He had victory over evil and death. Jesus came to overcome blindness. He was the truth and he told the truth about God. By illuminating the darkness of the world we are now able to see the truth when we believe in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20